The Dive Down

The Dive Down
The Dive Down

The Dive Down is a Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the latest decks, trends, and strategies for the casual spikes in Modern, Pioneer, Explorer, and more! Each week your hosts Dave, Shane, and Stanislav discuss the latest innovations, competitive events, and level-up topics for paper and online players. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Proudly sponsored by Heavy Play, a new card gaming accessories brand that'll improve your gameplay and game day. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com/ We're also sponsored by ManaTraders, the best Magic card rental service for both Magic Online and paper! Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown or use Manatraders coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_8LU

  1. Stan Won an RCQ!

    HÁ 1 DIA

    Stan Won an RCQ!

    They said it couldn't be done, but one of the Dive Down boys (other than D00mwake) finally won an RCQ. On this week's show, Stan talks about piloting Boros Energy to qualify for RC Portland, and we break down the Standard metagame and results from the Magic World Championship in Las Vegas. The Break Down: 6 Matches to Portland The Dive Down: Congratulations, Javier Dominguez Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:15 - Allow Heavy Play to penetrate your pocketbook 7:59 - This week's show/housekeeping 13:04 - The Break Down begins: Some hot news! 18:55 - More takes on the Universes Beyond announcement 27:45 - Stan won an RCQ! 40:52 - The tournament report 58:10 - The next steps 1:03:22 - The Dive Down begins: The World Championship breakdown 1:12:50 - WC Standard winrates 1:16:23 - The top 8 1:23:12 - The Wind Down: Shane's Gadget Corner 1:31:38 - Dave also went to the RCQ, by the way 1:34:50 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: World Championship 30: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/146430 Buy a Steam Deck or something: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h37min
  2. The Foundations Era is Here

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    The Foundations Era is Here

    Hot off the presses of WOTC's Foundations announcement, we break down and discuss the impact of Universes Beyond sets entering the Standard format in 2025. The Break Down: Cards That Will Be Standard Legal for 5 Years The Dive Down: Squidward Reborn Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 2:22 - Heavy Play, a Full Stack sponsor 3:48 - This week's show/housekeeping 7:03 - The Break Down begins: The Foundations Era React-A-Sode 8:40 - First, Foundations spoilers 16:38 - Some new Foundations cards 21:42 - The other announcement - The Foundations Era 28:10 - There sure are a lot of Universes Beyond sets coming out 35:30 - How are we feeling about so much UB? 1:22:26 - How long can UB last? 1:29:56 - Tying a bow on the convo 1:37:20 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h39min
  3. Modern: What to Play Before RCQ Season Ends

    17 DE OUT.

    Modern: What to Play Before RCQ Season Ends

    On this week's show, Dave tries to determine what to play during the one RCQ he can attend this season. We do our best to help him out by reviewing the latest Metagame Mentor, taking a closer look at Dimir Oculus, following in the steps of some Jeskai Control masters, and trying something new with Fear of Missing Out in Rakdos and Jund Delirium. The Break Down: Frank Loves Stats The Dive Down: Dave Needs a Deck Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:25 - Heavy Play is our actual sponsor 9:00 - This week's show/housekeeping 14:36 - The Break Down begins: no Pioneer RCQs in 2025?? 22:35 - Frank analysis on Modern's current meta 34:22 - Current Modern winrates 41:54 - The Dive Down begins: Shane played Dimir Frogtide 1:04:32 - Dave and Devon played Delirium decks 1:17:30 - Stan played actual Jeskai Control Links from this week's episode: https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-New-in-Modern-with-Duskmourn-House-of-Horror/80e67eba-474a-41bf-a704-15bc28755f02/ Jeskai Control by YungDingo/George Jabbour: https://x.com/YungDingoMTG/status/1844245120658653515 Dimir Oculus by Kane Daly: https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/159924 Jund Delirium by Offl1ne: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6682017#paper Jund Delirium by d00mwake: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/OFxKWf-jx0WIiWlS_TWENg Rakdos Shadow by J from TDD Nation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701125#paper Rakdos FOMO by @jacesdaddy from Twitter: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701123#paper Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h37min
  4. RC DC: Demons, Trees, Cauldrons, & Company

    10 DE OUT.

    RC DC: Demons, Trees, Cauldrons, & Company

    In the last part of our mini-arc on the current state of Pioneer, Devon, Dave, and Stan dive deep into what happened at this weekend's RC in Washington D.C. We cover the decks that took too long, the decks that aimed too high, and the decks that took it all down. Will Demons remain are force in the meta? Will we keep paying taxes to Selesnya after this event? How soon until we all get annoyed with Tree of Perdition? And then lastly — and most importantly — is Pioneer right now the Magic everyone SAYS they want? • 1,800+ Players • 1h30m Rounds • 3 Breakout Decks Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 5:29 - Heavy Play is not cursed 7:40 - This week's show/housekeeping 13:30 - The Break Down begins - RC DC 39:17 - The outliers from RC DC 1:12:20 - Is Pioneer the Magic people want? 1:17:00 - Stan played Spirits 1:28:14 - Dave played Dimir Oculus 1:35:00 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: RC on MTGMelee: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/63398 Pioneer Mono-Black Demons: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/434736 Pioneer Rakdos Tree: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/435309 Pioneer Selesnya Company: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/433930 Pioneer Spirits: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6677777#paper Modern Dimir Frog-eye: https://x.com/DackFayden07/status/1841510715783299151 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h37min
  5. RC DC Preview & First Duskmourn Decks

    3 DE OUT.

    RC DC Preview & First Duskmourn Decks

    It's time (for Devon) to get ready for the RC in DC this weekend, so we dive deep into Pioneer for the week. We talk through the RC that happened in Brazil last weekend, examine new/interesting decks, and go through some of Devon's considerations on deck selection. If you haven't been paying attention to Pioneer lately — post-Duskmourn seems like a good time to jump in! • An RC in Brazil! • Devon has been preparing! • There are lots of decks! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:28 - Heavy Play does not have art playmats (yet), but does have little windows 6:48 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:56 - The Break Down begins: The City Class Games Brazil Pioneer RC 30:10 - The MTGO Pioneer Super Qualifier 34:28 - D00m's Decks: Gruul Delirium 47:08 - D00m's Decks continued: Boros Legends 52:33 - Cool Decks, Inc: Boros Tokens Control 56:30 - CDI, cont: Boros Aggro 1:04:05 - D00m's Decks, yet again: Bogles 1:09:03 - CDI, again! Rakdos Transmogrify 1:15:15 - Even more CDI: Rakdos Marvin 1:22:32 - Some Modern content: Abhorrent Oculus! 1:32:04 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: City Class Games Showdown VII Results: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/136231 MTGO Super Qualifier: https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/pioneer-super-qualifier-2024-09-2912692890 Boros Control: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/432621 Rakdos Transmogrify: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663193#paper Rakdos Huh? What? of Perdition: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663767#paper Boros Leyline of Resonance: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663759#paper Gruul Delirium: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6665367#paper Boros Legends: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6655957#paper Bogles: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/-07j5KR26E6G0EDjUNZLMg UW Oculus: https://x.com/TandyMTG/status/1839511915803857113 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h34min
  6. Working Not Playing, ft Mark Stanton

    26 DE SET.

    Working Not Playing, ft Mark Stanton

    On this week's show, Stan and Dave are joined by a new guest to The Dive Down. Taking a break from preparing for Regional Championship Washington DC and next month's World Championship in Las Vegas , Mark Stanton stops by to talk about the competitive mindset and how to practice Magic better. We chat about first impressions from Duskmourn, the current state of Pioneer leading up to the RC, and how to prepare for tournaments that matter. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 2:34 — Mark Stanton is Here to Teach Us How To Be Good at Magic 3:45 — Meet Team Rampant Growth, Sponsored by Heavy Play 6:57 — Mark Triples Down 9:35 — Housekeeping 10:44 — The Dive Down Begins: Inside the Grinder’s Studio 18:38 — Testing with Duskmourn 28:15 — Duskmourn in Pioneer 31:05 — Phoenix at the RC? 33:28 — As the Dusk Settles 34:58 — On Developing Magic Practice 40:10 — A Different Kind of Fun 43:20 — Working Rather Than Playing 50:10 — Building Metagame Knowledge 57:35 — The Pro Tour: A Whole Other Game 1:01:38 — People Playing Better Decks 1:05:45 — Let’s Talk Teams 1:12:00 — Closing Thoughts: What Do You Want from Magic? 1:20:52 — Signoff Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h23min
  7. Boros Energy is Better than Rakdos Aggro & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 2

    19 DE SET.

    Boros Energy is Better than Rakdos Aggro & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 2

    On this week's show, d00mwake recaps his RCQ win with Gerry T's take on Boros Energy, Stan recounts all the reasons he hated Rakdos Aggro, the boys review results from the NRG Louisville Modern Open, and discuss our final picks from Duskmourn. The Break Down: Devon Wins an RCQ! The Break Down cont.: 70% Winrate Seems Good! The Dive Down: Goods Cards From the Bad House? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 8:13 - Heavy Play, a patient and caring member of your family 9:09 - This week's show/housekeeping 10:55 - The Break Down begins: Devon won an RCQ with the new Boros Energy! 28:05 - The NRG Louisville Modern 10k 38:46 - Stan played Rakdos Aggro in Pioneer 45:04 - The Dive Down Begins: Duskmourn spoilers, part 2! 46:28 - Rip, Spawn Hunter 50:41 - Sheltered By Ghosts 53:40 - Screaming Nemesis 57:55 - Trial of Agony 1:01:45 - Altanak, the Thrice-Called 1:03:19 - Valgavoth Terror Eater 1:08:14 - Kona, Rescue Beastie 1:11:42 - Exorcise 1:15:30 - Nashi, Searcher in the Dark 1:18:20 - Hedge Shredder 1:21:24 - Roaring Furnace 1:24:14 - Walk-In Closet 1:27:50 - Our top cards from Duskmourn 1:33:41 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Gerry's Boros Energy: https://x.com/G3RRYT/status/1835089558964232249 NRG winrate matrix: https://mtgdecks.net/Modern/10-000-showdown-nrg-series-louisville-kentucky-tournament-169856/winrates Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h36min
  8. Rakdos Aggro Takes Pioneer & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1

    12 DE SET.

    Rakdos Aggro Takes Pioneer & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1

    A new Pioneer metagame is upon us, just in time for a slate of new cards from Duskmourn. On this week's show, we review Pioneer MTGO Challenge results following the Amalia and Sorin bans, take a closer look at the hot new Rakdos Aggro deck making waves in the format, and peer into the latest spoilers from Duskrmourn. The Break Down: Rakdos Aggro, So Hot Right Now The Dive Down: Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1 Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_8LU And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:01 - Heavy Play is not a true crime 9:37 - This week's show/housekeeping 12:41 - The Break Down begins: Checking in on Pioneer 29:19 - Rakdos Prowess in Pioneer 37:12 - The Dive Down begins: Duskmourn previews! 42:19 - The mechanics of Duskmourn 56:22 - The Land cycles 1:03:22 - The Leyline cycle 1:10:35 - Pyroclasm 1:12:22 - Abhorrent Oculus 1:15:22 - Marvin, Murderous Mimic 1:17:16 - Split Up 1:19:25 - Kaito, Bane of Nightmares 1:22:10 - Chainsaw 1:25:37 - Silent Hallcreeper 1:27:33 - Nowhere to Run 1:29:09 - Unstoppable Slasher 1:32:01 - Razorkin Needlehead 1:35:44 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown Support The Dive Down

    1h38min
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The Dive Down is a Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the latest decks, trends, and strategies for the casual spikes in Modern, Pioneer, Explorer, and more! Each week your hosts Dave, Shane, and Stanislav discuss the latest innovations, competitive events, and level-up topics for paper and online players. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Proudly sponsored by Heavy Play, a new card gaming accessories brand that'll improve your gameplay and game day. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com/ We're also sponsored by ManaTraders, the best Magic card rental service for both Magic Online and paper! Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown or use Manatraders coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_8LU

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